Whose song is it? Volkswagen’s popular commercial music. A history of CM songs [2026]

When you think of the German automaker Volkswagen, you probably picture its familiar “VW” logo! In addition to cute and stylish models like the Golf, Polo, and Beetle, their cool SUVs like the T-Cross and T-Roc have also become popular in recent years.

In this article, we’ll focus on the music used in Volkswagen’s commercials! Alongside sleek Western tracks, you might be surprised to learn that many songs by Japanese artists are also featured.

Try looking up the songs that caught your ear in the commercials!

Playlist

Whose song is it? Volkswagen’s popular commercial music. A history of CM songs [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	stop-motionPorukadotto Sutingurei		The popular song from the VW Golf commercial by Polkadot Stingray
2	Poppin’ RunAina ji Endo		Aina and the rhythmic video of the yellow T-Cross
3	Go The DistanceDEAN FUJIOKA		The new Golf: a fusion of exhilarating performance and music
4	Peace and highlightSazan Ōrusutāzu		A pop masterpiece by Southern that wishes for peace
5	SunnyBoney M		The classic hit by the disco band Boney M
6	Lonely BoyThe Black Keys		A bluesy classic by The Black Keys
7	Wild Child（Main）Al Rudd		50 years of golf: the iconic car that became a cultural phenomenon
8	C’mon Get HappyJimmy Cliff		A famous song by Jimmy Cliff, a Jamaican reggae singer
9	Souls feat. suis from YorushikaWurtS		WurtS’s “Souls” is used in the commercial for the new SUV “Tiguan.”
10	I’m Ready (feat. G Curtis)Love Beans		A lively song that lifts your spirits
11	The BreezeRodellos Machine		Refreshing music that colors the hometown of skier Kawano
12	Original songNagasuka Kento (WONK)		Kento Nagatsuka created the commercial’s theme song, expressing its appeal.
13	Put Your Coat OnAndrew Britton, Jesse O’Mahoney & Owen Lloyd		Romantic family car commercial song
14	Waiting for YouChara		Sweet vocals, a sense of speed, a comfortable driving song
15	Busy PeopleSoop		Retro 80s music is perfect for driving.
16	Original songŌgasuto Yangu		Songs by SUV-CM have a Led Zeppelin vibe.
17	If You Could Read My MindScala & Kolacny Brothers		Cover songs by Gordon Lightfoot
18	Bring me up!Kubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota's commercial jingle, catchy.
19	MotivationNakamura Emi		NakamuraEmi’s cheer song, the strength to live true to yourself
20	ONE LIFEHimuro Kyosuke		Kyosuke Himuro’s powerful songs move the heart.
21	Start It UpCampfire		Hip-hop song, CAMPFIRE, new Golf commercial
22	Original song		A commercial that colors the rockin’ life of the T-Roc
23	It’s OkTom Rosenthal		Tom Rosenthal's wistful ballad
24	U Know U Want ToX-Ray Dog		Hollywood’s X-Ray Dog produces a diverse range of music
25	AlineChristophe		Christophe’s classic song “Aline,” Farewell and Love
26	Hip HopDead Prez		A tour de force by a New York rap group
27	Original songDetlef Keller		Volkswagen commercial song, near-futuristic
28	Thus Spoke ZarathustraR. Strauss		Innovative: adding beats to classical masterpieces
29	Baby LoveThe Supremes		Supremes classic transcends generations
30	One Million Miles AwayJ. Ralph		J. Ralph’s emotionally rich compositions and beautiful tones
31	Singin’ In The RainMint Royale		The commercial song with people dancing in the rain is memorable.
32	Birds Bees Flowers TreesPatrick & Eugene		Golf commercial, a rabbit like a herd of bunnies.
33	King of the RoadRoger Miller		A comedic depiction of a man returning home after a date
34	So GoodZara Larsson		Swedish female singer Zara Larsson
35	Rambo ZamboDanijel Zambo		The special charm and music of Golf Country
36	Party All the TimeEddie Murphy		An old man becomes young again with a Jetta
37	Bad MotivatorFox and the Law		CM song for the new Polo, Fox track
38	Rader LoveGolden Earring		A funny commercial where a child drives a golf cart.
39	With a Little Help from My FriendsJoe Cocker		60s VW bus, Joe Cocker’s classic song commercial
40	When I’m with YouMarter		Soothing, water-side style music with a pleasant sound
41	Ellen Allien		Ellen Allien’s techno music
42	Pink MoonNick Drake		Under the full moon, speeding down a country road in a convertible
43	Leaving On A Jet PlaneLutz Krajenski Big Band Meets Juliano Rossi		Introduction of the new commercial and song for the seventh-generation Golf
44	AmericaSimon&Garfunkel		Grandmother recounts memories to her grandchild